{"product_id":"in-the-beginning-was-the-image-asger-jorn","title":"In the Beginning Was the Image - Asger Jorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis abstract work by Danish artist Asger Jorn features bold brushstrokes and a dynamic arrangement of colours. 'In the Beginning Was the Image' reflects Jorn's interest in the subconscious and the expressive potential of abstract forms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsger Jorn (1914-1973) was a Danish artist, sculptor, ceramicist, and writer. He was a founding member of the avant-garde art movement known as COBRA (1948-1951). Jorn's artistic practice was characterised by its experimental nature and rejection of traditional artistic conventions. He sought to create art that was spontaneous, intuitive, and expressive of the human condition. His work often incorporated elements of mythology, folklore, and social commentary. Jorn's work is associated with Abstract Expressionism, Art Brut, and Situationist International. He produced a substantial body of work, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and graphic art. Jorn's work can be found in major museums and collections worldwide. 'In the Beginning Was the Image' is an abstract composition featuring bold brushstrokes and a dynamic arrangement of colours. The painting is dominated by blues, reds, and greens, which blend and overlap to create a sense of movement and energy. The composition is non-representational, with no clear figurative elements. The overall effect is one of spontaneity and improvisation, reflecting Jorn's interest in the subconscious and the expressive potential of abstract forms. The painting's title suggests an interest in the origins of visual language and the power of images to communicate ideas and emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-orange-tan-and-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRed, Orange, Tan and Purple - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-ink-on-paper-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition, Ink on Paper) - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Asger Jorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709898858831,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57711436857679,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57711436890447,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/In-the-Beginning-Was-the-Image_Poster_CompositorV1_1778896446039.jpg?v=1778899108","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/in-the-beginning-was-the-image-asger-jorn","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}